1.Studies on intraepidermal nerve fiber density of healthy human
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2009;42(8):532-535
Objectives To complete quantitive analysis of intraepidermal nerve fibers(IENFs) by skin biopsy, evaluate epidermal innervation according to age and anatomical site and establish a reference range for IENFs at the distal leg. Methods Seventy skin biopsy specimens involving 70 patients were analyzed. Specimens were fixed routinely in formalin and thereafter embedded in paraffin. Nerve fibers of 10 μm thick sections were revealed using immunoperoxidase staining with panaxonal antibody PGP9. 5. Examine the morphology of IENFs, determine intrsepidermal nerve fibers density (IENFD) and perform the statistical analysis finally. Results Epidermal innervation of different age groups which came from distal leg and wrist did not chang with age. A trend displaying age-associated decreased epidermal innervation was found, although it was not statistically significant. The number of IENFD (fibers/mm2) in upper arm (91.8±21.1) and subterminal thigh (89. 2±21.4) were significantly higher than their number in wrist (64. 5 ± 22. 5) and distal leg (62. 9 ± 15.3). The reference range for IENFD of distal leg in normal humans is 40. 6 fibers/mm2. Condnsions Morphology of IENFs can be dearly displayed by skin biopsy, and this technology is easy to complete the quantitative study of IENFs. It provides a reliable platform for the diagnose and study of peripheral neuropathy.
2.Advance in Nerve Block in Postherpetic Neuralgia (review)
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2009;15(7):605-607
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN ) is one of the most frequent complications of herpes zoster, with the feature of intractable chronic pain. The higher incidence of PHN has been found in elder people and the people with low immunity. Because its pathogenesy is not clear, the clinical treatment appears to be very difficult, and all kinds of the treatments just relieve pain. Neurotropin combined with nerve block is one of the new therapies recently, which is deserved to be used in clinic and to be generalized.
3.Research on the psychological intervention of peri-operation in the patients with endometrial carcinoma
Xinju LIU ; Xinmei LIU ; Haiying GU
China Medical Equipment 2013;(9):45-47
Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness of psychological intervention on improving the survival quality of patients with endometrial cancer during the operation. Methods:Sixty-two patients included in the eligible subjects were randomly divided into experimental group (n=31) and control group (n=31). The control group was given routine nursing intervention and the experimental group was given psychological intervention. Admission, discharge and discharge after one year follow-up measurement of quality of life were recorded. Results:Two patients discharged from the SF-36 scale score difference were statistically significant (t=11.3152, P<0.05), statistically significant long-term effect one year after the score difference (t=9.2025, P<0.05), the test group was better than control group. Conclusion:Psychological intervention is effective to improve the quality of life of patients with endometrial cancer during operation period and long-term.
4.Study on the relationship between placental growth factor and acute coronary syndrome
Jianxin LI ; Bingnan YAO ; Xinmei LIU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2012;35(4):10-13
Objective To explore the changes of placental growth factor (PLGF) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).Methods One hundred and twelve patients were divided into four groups according to clinical data and coronary angiography:non-coronary artery disease (non-CAD) group (27 cases),stable angina (SA) group (28 cases ),unstable angina (UA) group (29 cases) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) group (28 cases).Fifty-seven patients with ACS were divided into single lesion group (19 cases),twice lesion group ( 16 cases) and triple lesion group (22 cases) by coronary angiography,and 0-7 scores group (23 cases),8-15 scores group (27 cases) and 16-32 scores group (7 cases) by Jenkins scores.The serum PLGF levels of all the cases were determined on admission.The serum PLGF levels of 40 cases receiving percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) were determined at 30 min before operation,the first and second day after operation.Results The serum PLGF levels of AMI group and UA group were (38.33 ±10.14) ng/L and (37.44 ± 13.32) ng/L respectively,which were significant higher than that of SA group [(20.90 ± 3.88) ng/L] and non-CAD group [(20.34 ±4.53) ng/L](P< 0.01),and there was no significant difference between AMI group and UA group,SA group and non-CAD group (P >0.05).There was no significant difference in the serum PLGF level among triple lesion group,twice lesion group and single lesion group (P > 0.05 ).There was no significant difference in the serum PLGF level among 0-7 scores group,8-15scores group and 16-32 scores group (P > 0.05).The serum PLGF level of patients receiving PCI on the first day after operation [ (32.03 ± 7.41 ) ng/L] was significantly higher than that before operation [ (23.86 ± 6.91 ) ng/L](P< 0.05 ),and on the second day after operation the serum PLGF level [ (29.37 ± 6.99) ng/L] was less than that on the first day after operation,showing a fall tendency(P> 0.05).Pearson correlation analysis showed that the serum PLGF levels in patients with ACS were not related with cardiac troponin T and creatine kinase isozyme-MB (r =-0.158,P=0.421;r =0.302,P=0.118).Conclusion The serum PLGF level of ACS patients is an inflammatory marker reflecting coronary atherosclerotic plaque destabilizing or plaque ruptured,and may also play an important role in early diagnosis of the borderline case of ACS.
5.Change and its significance of blood level of myocardium zymogram in acute organophosphrus poisoning mice
Jingyao LIU ; Chunkui ZHOU ; Xinmei JIANG
Journal of Clinical Neurology 2001;0(05):-
Objective To investigate the change and its significance of blood level of myocardium zymogram in acute organophosphrus poisoning(AOPP) mice.Methods 152 eight-week-old male mice were divided into 3 groups randomly: normal control group(n=8);normal saline control group(n=10);AOPP group(n=135).The AOPP group mice were assigned by 9 time-points(30 min,2 h,4 h,12 h,1 d,2 d,3 d,4 d and 7 d after poisoning).15 mice were in per cage.The mice in AOPP group were introperitoneal injected Omethoate(50 mg/kg) and Atropine(10 mg/kg).Centhifugalizing the blood and the serum were taken,examined cholineesterase(CHE),creatine kinase(CK),aspartate aminotransferase(AST) and lactate dehydrogenase(LDH).The level of myocardium zymogram of myasthenia mice was compared with normal muscle mice in the AOPP group.Results Compared with normal control group and normal saline normal saline control group,CHE activity was persistent inhibition in the AOPP 30 min ~3 d subgroups(allP
6.Expression and significance of p15, p16, p21 in Uygur patients with psoriasis in Xinjiang
Huiqin WANG ; Xinmei LIU ; Xiujuan WU ; Weidong WU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2015;17(5):692-694
Objective To investigate the expressions of p15,p16,and p21 in skin of uygur patients with psoriasis and its significance in the development of psoriasis.Methods The expressions of p15,p16,and p21 were studied with immunohistochemical method in the Xinjiang Uygur psoriatic and normal Uygur skins.Results The positive expression rate of p16 gene was 12.5% in skin lesions of patients with psoriasis Uygur,and 66.67% in the normal group.The positive expressions of p15,and p21 genes in skin lesions of patients with psoriasis and healthy Uygur population were higher.Conclusions There is a significant correlation between the development of uygur psoriasis vulgaris and abnormal expression of p16.
7.The relationship between acceptance of disability and hope level in patients with total laryngectomy
Qian MA ; Xinmei LIU ; Na CHANG ; Lei JIN ; Qi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(35):43-45
Objective To explore the relationship between acceptance of disability and hope level in patients with total laryngectomy.Methods Totally 84 patients with total laryngectomy were recruited and investigated with the general information questionnaire,Acceptance of Disability Scale (ADS)and Herth Hope Index (HHI).Results The total score of ADS was (85.82±12.64),which showed medium level acceptance of disability.The total score of Herth Hope Index (HHI) was (35.50±8.12),which showed high level HHI.Significantly positive correlation was found between acceptance of disability and HHI.Conclusions Nurses should pay more attention to the acceptance of disability in patients with total laryngectomy,and provide effective psychological intervention to improve the patients' menial health and quality of life.
8.Impact of community comprehensive intervention on healthy behavior and self-rated health status among family caregivers of disabled elderly
Wei XU ; Chenguang QIAN ; Xinmei LIU ; Li CHEN ; Juan DU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2017;16(3):205-209
Objective To investigate the effect of community comprehensive intervention on health behavior and self-rated health status among family caregivers of disabled elderly.Methods One hundredand twenty family caregivers of disabled elderly were selected from community health service centers of Beijing Dongcheng District,and were given 6 month-comprehensive community intervention (intervention group);121 family caregivers of disabled elderly from another community were selected as the control group.The knowledge and skills of caregiving,health behaviors (daily exercise time,daily relaxation time) and self-rated health status were evaluated before and 6 months after intervention.Results The knowledge and skill scores in intervention group were improved by 50.781 points,the daily exercise time and daily relaxation time were prolonged by 0.491 h and 0.837 h,respectively after the intervention (all P<0.05).There was no significant difference in self-rated health status of two groups before and after intervention (P >0.05).Conclusion Community comprehensive intervention improves the knowledge and skills of caregiving,and the health behaviors among family caregivers of disabled elderly,but the intervention measures does not impact the self-rated health status of family caregivers.
9.Relationship between care burden and social support among family caregivers of disabled elders in Beijing urban area
Wei XU ; Chenguang QIAN ; Xinmei LIU ; Shuang SHAO ; Juan DU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2015;14(2):87-89
Objective To explore the relationship between care burden and social support among family caregivers of disabled elders in Beijing urban area.Methods A cross-sectional survey based on convenience sampling was conducted among 744 family caregivers in Dongcheng District in Beijing urban area.All subjects were interviewed by the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI),Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS) and general social and demographical material lists.And then we analyzed the correlation between social support and care burden.Results The mean scores of ZBT and SSRS were (40.3 ± 15.2) and (31.1 ± 6.9)respectively.And a negative correlation existed between the level of caregiver burden and total social support.The care burden of disability elders was negatively associated with objective support,subjective support and social support availability (P < 0.05).Conclusions There is a close relationship between care burden and social support among family caregivers of disabled elders.The more objective support,subjective support and social support availability the caregivers acquire,the less burden they bear.
10.The therapeutic effect influencing factors of intra-aortic balloon pump support during cardiac surgery perioperative period
Zhonghua FEI ; Yanlin CHU ; Jie QIU ; Hongsheng LIU ; Dongwen MA ; Xinmei LIU ; Guoqiang CAI
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2013;(8):19-21
Objective To explore the therapeutic effect influencing factors of intra-aortic balloon pump(IABP) support during cardiac surgery perioperative period and countermeasures.Methods Clinical data of 42 patients using IABP in the cardiac surgery was analyzed retrospectively.The patients were classified into 2 groups:living group (32 patients) and died group (10 patients).The time of IABP implantation,preoperative cardiac function,the duration of cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB) and aorta block,mean arterial pressure (MAP) and inotropic score (IS) before using IABP and postoperative complications were recorded and compared.Results In died group,2 patients were used IABP preoperatively,1 patient was used intraoperatively,7 patients were used postoperatively,8 patients were in NYHA cardiac function class Ⅲ or Ⅳ preoperative,the duration of CPB and aorta block were (144.43 ± 49.03),(97.29 ± 39.99)min respectively,MAP and IS before using IABP were (57.34 ±7.25) mm Hg (1 mm Hg =0.133 kPa) and (28.22 ±17.72) scores,IABP time was (86.00 ±52.31) min.Compared with living group,all above comparisons showed significant difference [(100.43 ± 35.03) min,(60.45 ± 20.55) min,(69.34 ± 8.05)mm Hg,(10.82 ± 15.75) scores,(49.00 ± 25.23) min] (P < 0.05).Postoperative complications in died group included 7 patients of ventilator dependency,6 patients of acute renal failure,5 patients of refractory metabolic acidosis,2 patients of malignant arrhythmia,1 patient of acute myocardial infarction,significantly higher than those in living group (0,4,2,0,0) (P < 0.05).Conclusions Erroneously choose the timing of using IABP,poor preoperative cardiac function,prolonging CPB and aorta block time,MAP less than 60 mm Hg and high dose positive inotropic agent before using IABP,and postoperative complications are main influencing factors for clinical outcomes of IABP in cardiac surgery.Reasonably choosing adaptive indication and timing of IABP,preventing and treating postoperative complications effectively can improve effects of IABP in cardiac surgery.